Amber and yellow weather warnings have been issued for Ireland and parts of the UK as the newly-named Storm Bram is set to move eastwards.
The fourth storm of the season is set to bring very strong winds, high coastal water levels, and periods of heavy rainfall from late on Monday night through until Tuesday.
A Met Office amber warning for wind is in place for Tuesday evening, and covers north-west Scotland, where gusts could reach up to 90mph in several areas.
Storms are named in collaboration with the Republic of Ireland’s meteorology service. Credit: The Met Office / PA
In Ireland, which is set to feel the full force of the storm, the Irish forecasting agency Met Eireann said soils across the country are already highly saturated and many rivers are approaching full conditions, making flooding likely with more rainfall.
A yellow wind warning is in place for the entirety of the Republic of Ireland, leading to difficult travel conditions and a risk of flying debris between 3am and 9pm on Tuesday.
Two separate orange wind warnings are in place for very strong to gale-force winds in coastal counties.
Meteorologist Matthew Martin said: “Flooding impacts are expected as the rain will fall on already saturated ground, and many rivers are currently approaching bank full conditions.
“We are in a period of high astronomical tides, which will coincide with the strong, potentially onshore winds, so coastal flooding is likely.
“We echo the well-known advice of the Irish Coast Guard: ‘Stay back, stay high, stay dry’.”
Waves crashing over the promenade at Donaghadee Co Down Northern Ireland in 2023. Credit: iStock
The UK Met Office has announced yellow wind and rain warnings for Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and the North of England for most of Tuesday.
It advised the public to expect delays to transport services and warned that cancellations are possible. It added that there was a chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as damage to buildings and power outages.
Forecasters said gusts of around 50-60 mph are possible fairly widely across the region, and potentially in excess of 70mph for some exposed headlands and areas of high ground.
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